1. Bible Translations Why So Many Translations? Which Is Best?
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Why So Many Translations? Which Is Best?

2. Bible Translations Why So Many Translations?
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Why So Many Translations?
The English language is evolving
Differences in manuscript philosophy
Differences in translation philosophy
Bible sales can be a lucrative market

3. Bible Translations Examples of changes in English
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Examples of changes in English
“mean” vs. “unknown” Pr 22:29
“suffer” vs. “permit” Mt 19:14
“conversation” vs. “conduct” Ph 1:27
“prevent” vs. “precede” 1Th 4:15
“letteth” vs. “restrains” 2Th 2:7

4. Bible Translations Differences in manuscript philosophy
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Differences in manuscript philosophy
Byzantine textual tradition
Received Text (Textus Receptus)
KJV, NKJV
Alexandrian textual tradition
Critical text (Westcott-Hort)
ASV, RSV, NSV, NASB, NIV, NLT, ESV
Majority textual tradition
Based on consensus of majority of Greek texts
Similar to Received Text

5. Bible Translations Differences in translation philosophy
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Differences in translation philosophy
Word for word (KJV, NASB, NKJV, ESV)
Thought for thought (NIV, NLT)
Paraphrase (TLB, GNB)

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8. Bible Translations Bible sales can be a lucrative market
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10. Bible Translations Which Translation Should I Use?
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Which Translation Should I Use?
Many scholars > one man
Diverse groups > one group
Word for word > thought for thought
Simple text > study Bible
Readability (layout, font size)

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12. Bible Translations Personal Recommendations NKJV, ESV, NLT Simple text
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Personal Recommendations
NKJV, ESV, NLT
Simple text
Readable
Quality binding